# Episode 100: Live From Boston!

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2016-12-09
- Length: 1h 31m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-12-09-episode-100-live-from-boston
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-100-live-from-boston

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Jimmy's 3D-printed Star Wars helmet and Bob's hot dog inlay table, while reflecting on the importance of community and maintaining a positive attitude in the maker world. They share personal stories about quitting their day jobs to pursue YouTube full-time, the challenges of shipping and logistics, and the difficulty of finding one's creative voice. The hosts also answer audience questions regarding buyer's remorse on tools like the ShopBot and Delta 3D printer, and the complexities of collaboration and branding.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-12-09-episode-100-live-from-boston#t=0) Introduction and Current Projects
- [9:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-12-09-episode-100-live-from-boston#t=545) Jimmy's Star Wars Helmet and Fusion 360
- [13:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-12-09-episode-100-live-from-boston#t=837) The Power of Community and Support
- [27:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-12-09-episode-100-live-from-boston#t=1631) Maintaining a Positive Attitude
- [38:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-12-09-episode-100-live-from-boston#t=2289) Buyer's Remorse: ShopBot and 3D Printers
- [57:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-12-09-episode-100-live-from-boston#t=3455) Quitting Day Jobs and Business Challenges
- [1:02:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-12-09-episode-100-live-from-boston#t=3762) Finding Creative Voice and Branding
- [1:09:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2016-12-09-episode-100-live-from-boston#t=4156) Audience Q&A: Shipping, Space, and Clients

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Logistics & fulfilment](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/logistics-and-fulfillment)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Fusion 360 (tool)
- Glow Forge (product)
- ShopBot (tool)
- Delta printer (product)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- X-carve (tool)
- Torchmate (company)
- Lincoln (company)

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